21st Berlin International Film Festival
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The 21st annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 26 June – 6 July 1971.[1] The International Forum for New Cinema section was introduced at the festival.[2] The Golden Bear was awarded to the Italian film Il giardino dei Finzi-Contini directed by Vittorio De Sica.[3]
Jury
The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival:[4]
- Bjørn Rasmussen (Head of Jury)
- Ida Ehre
- Walter Albuquerque Mello
- Paul Claudon
- Kenneth Harper
- Mani Kaul
- Charlotte Kerr
- Rex Reed
- Giancarlo Zagni
Films in competition
The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear award:
Key
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† Winner of the main award for best film in its section
Awards
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Vittorio De Sica, winner of the Golden Bear at the event.
The following prizes were awarded by the Jury:[3]
- Golden Bear: Il giardino dei Finzi-Contini by Vittorio De Sica
- Silver Bear for Best Actress:
- Silver Bear for Best Actor: Jean Gabin for Le Chat
- Silver Bear for an outstanding single achievement:
- Silver Bear Extraordinary Jury Prize: Il Decameron by Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Special Recognition: Ang.: Lone by Franz Ernst